UNC loses 24-17 at Cal to open the season

North Carolina vs. California: The Tar Heels rallied for a furious 4th quarter comeback, but saw an onside kick get overturned on a review that ended hopes of an opening week victory. Cal running back Patrick Laird rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown to lead the Golden Bears to a 24-17 win. Anthony Ratliff-Williams caught 3 passes for 62 yards and a late touchdown in defeat.